Portuguese Phrase
Como estás esta manhã?
Meaning
This is a friendly way to ask someone about their well-being specifically during the early hours of the day. It uses the informal second-person singular form of the verb 'estar', which is used for temporary states like moods or health.
When to use
Use this phrase when greeting friends, family members, or close colleagues at the start of the day. It is appropriate for informal settings and shows a personal interest in how the other person is feeling today.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Comoestásestamanhã
Como
An interrogative adverb used to ask 'how' in questions.
Estar (estás)
The verb 'estar' is used for temporary conditions; 'estás' is the informal second-person singular conjugation.
Esta
A feminine demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this', which must agree with the feminine noun 'manhã'.
🗨In Conversation
Como estás esta manhã?
How are you this morning?
Estou um pouco cansado, mas bem. E tu?
I am a bit tired, but well. And you?
✕Common Mistakes
Como és esta manhã?
Avoid using the verb 'ser' for temporary states like health or mood; 'estar' is the correct choice here.
Como estás esse manhã?
'Manhã' is a feminine noun, so the demonstrative pronoun must be the feminine 'esta' instead of the masculine 'esse'.
↔Alternatives
Tudo bem?
Is everything well?
Como vai você?
How are you going? (More common in Brazil)
Bom dia, como está?
Good morning, how are you? (More formal)
Cultural Tip
In Portugal, using 'estás' implies a level of familiarity (the 'tu' form). If you are speaking to a stranger or a superior, it is more polite to use the third-person 'como está'. In Brazil, 'você' is the standard for most casual interactions.